This breed of cat is very old, originating in the Sokoke Arabiuke forest on the coast of Kenya, which is one of the few remaining but rapidly diminishing rainforests in East Africa. The Giriama tribe called this creature “Kadonzo,” which means “looks like tree bark.” In ancient times, these cats were part of the general diet and eaten in preference to domestic stock. They were referred to as “very sweet to eat.” These African shorthaired cats were not known in Europe until the twentieth century. In 1978, a farmer in Kenya found a litter of kittens on a coconut plantation, … Continue reading →